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Acrid air in nation’s capital
The scene Friday at the Lincoln Memorial. D.C. health officials urged children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions to stay indoors as smoke from Canadian forest fires blankets the region.
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Reflecting Pool peeling probably caused by application flaws, experts say
The lining of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool peeled away in at least seven places along seams that were created when the material was applied in large rectangular sections, indicating likely problems in how it was installed, according to a...
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Blanche promises to put America over Trump
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche sought to reassure skeptical lawmakers from both parties Wednesday that he had put his days as President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer behind him and would, if confirmed as head of the Justice Department, place...
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Theories swirl after Graham’s death
Not long after Lindsey Graham’s heart stopped late Saturday night and the swell of bipartisan tributes honoring his decades of public service began to pour in, an undercurrent of suspicion stirred as well. “Was he poisoned by a foreign adversary...
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Maine AG is investigating a deadly ICE shooting
Maine’s attorney general said he is investigating the fatal shooting of a man in the small city of Biddeford on Monday by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. The office of Attorney General Aaron Frey said initial reports indicated the...
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Foreign policy hawk chided Trump, became ally
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican lawmaker from South Carolina who went from being one of Donald Trump’s harshest critics to positioning himself in the front ranks of the president’s most deferential supporters, died Saturday. He was 71. The...
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A perilous tradition in Pamplona
Revelers run alongside fighting bulls Friday in Pamplona, Spain, at the San Fermín festival. Despite the risks associated with them, the annual bull runs continue to drive thousands of people to the town. Meanwhile, in southern Spain, amid Europe’s...
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Rage and grief in Iran
Mourners surge toward the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, Iran, on Thursday. The Iranian supreme leader was slain in February. Huge crowds vowed revenge for the assassination during elaborate funeral rites this week.
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President praises Zelensky, offers new assistance
ANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump heaped praise on Ukraine’s president and war effort Wednesday, speaking in unusually positive terms about Kyiv’s deep strikes inside Russia and appearing to grant one of Ukraine’s long-held requests: the ability...
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Another Messi miracle
Trailing 0-2 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play, Lionel Messi leads Argentina to a 3-2 win and a spot in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, the U.S. team ponders what went wrong.
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U.S. men’s World Cup run ends
Romelu Lukaku had two goals, and Belgium jumped on a huge mistake by U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese, above, in a 4-1 win in the round of 16. U.S. star Folarin Balogun played after his red-car ban was overturned.
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Iran’s regime is ruthless, savvier more hard-line
The death of Iran’s supreme leader on the opening day of the war raised U.S. and Israeli hopes that the regime he led — and that has held the country in an Islamic vice grip since 1979 — had been pushed to the brink of collapse. Four months later,...
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At D.C. fair, evangelists see ripe soil to spread the gospel
Gazing across the National Mall on Wednesday, visitors saw a once-in-250-years-style state fair. A 110-foot Ferris wheel, a rodeo pen where callers introduced goats and pavilions showcasing American inventions and art. Jason Jimenez saw a mission...
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Justices strike Trump order on U.S. citizenship
The Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed the principle that almost everyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen, a major decision that rejects a push by President Donald Trump to fundamentally redefine who is American in ways not seen for more than 150...
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Trump says U. S., Iran will meet to negotiate in Qatar
President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday that U.S. envoys would meet with Iranian negotiators in Qatar on Tuesday, though Iran claims there are no plans to meet with the U.S. team.
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No. 47 envisions 47 trees as mark to presidency
President Donald Trump in recent months has cultivated a side project: counting the number of trees in a public park across the street from the White House. Under Trump’s plans for Lafayette Square, which he has previously described as “the entrance...
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The Great American State Fair
Education Secretary Linda Mcmahon, left, and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins oversee an exhibit Friday by members of the Future Farmers of America. Power outages and other problems led to ride delays and melted ice cream, but many visitors made...
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Deadly earthquakes pummel Venezuela
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Dust covered every inch of Jonathan García’s body, coating his eyelashes. He spent hours digging through the ruins of what was once his family’s apartment building. He dove into a small hole in the mound of broken concrete and...
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A construction zone in America’s front yard
A 110-foot Ferris wheel for the Great American State Fair. The “Freedom 250” transformation for America’s birthday has brought fencing, drilling and frustration to the National Mall.
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Dangerous heat in France
A couple protects themselves from the sun under an umbrella Tuesday in front of the Louvre in Paris. Dozens of people trying to escape the heat have drowned swimming in unauthorized areas, authorities said, in a nation where only a quarter of homes...
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British PM Starmer says he will resign
london — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will resign, succumbing to pressure from lawmakers within his own Labour Party, after crushing losses in nationwide local elections last month triggered a mutiny. An emotional...
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Trump is facing new hurdles despite agreement
President Donald Trump’s effort to strike a deal with Iran faced significant headwinds on Sunday, as Tehran flexed its control of the Strait of Hormuz, Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes and the right flank of Trump’s party continued to accuse him of...
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Hundreds celebrate Juneteenth in D.C.
The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum hosted an all-day event featuring a dozen live performances and programs for the commemoration of the federal holiday, which recognizes the day in 1865 that enslaved people in Texas finally learned they had...
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Reflecting Pool algae bloom one of biggest recorded in years after $14M renovation
Days after the completion this month of a $14 million renovation, the shallow water in the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool had more algae in it than at any recorded point in the month of June for at least five years, according to a specialized...
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Intelligence pick in limbo as Trump backtracks
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — President Donald Trump abruptly called off a confirmation hearing for his pick to lead the intelligence community on Wednesday, defying members of his own party who had quickly scheduled the session. The Senate Intelligence...
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D.C. Democrats vote in mayoral primary
Seven Democratic candidates are competing in the city’s ranked-choice race in an election that’s bound to shake up the political leadership no matter the results. The contest to succeed Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D), who is not seeking reelection after...
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Israelis denounce Trump’s peace deal with Iran
jerusalem — A “catastrophe.” A “bad deal.” An agreement that “throws a lifeline to the murderous regime in Tehran.” Among Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s supporters and critics alike, in the media and on social media, the mood was clear as...
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Sports betting’s ascent lands it at White House
The walls of the eight-sided cage where fighters pummeled each other Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House were plastered with logos for Polymarket, the prediction market where traders staked millions on the fights. Across sportsbooks, fans...
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Behind Dubai’s veneer of normalcy
A desert tour guide this week in Dubai. Normally it is a busy hub for desert activities. “We are at this juncture point,” said one researcher in Dubai. “Is this war going to mutate our DNA?”
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World Cup kicks off at a Mexico City stadium of soccer legend
For the next 39 days, billions of people around the world will tune in to the largest sporting event ever staged, with an expanded 48 countries competing in 104 games in cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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Masterwork from ‘God’s architect’
BARCELONA — Donning white, red and gold robes, Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday blessed the Tower of Jesus Christ, the highest spire of what is now the world’s tallest church: Barcelona’s Sagrada Família. The new central spire of the basilica imagined by...
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Nations signal end to strikes
jerusalem — After trading volleys of long-range missile strikes that defied calls for restraint from President Donald Trump and threatened to tip the region back into all-out war, Israel and Iran signaled Monday that the attacks had concluded for...
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A breakthrough in Paris
paris — It all came rushing back to Alexander Zverev when he was lying on his back on the French Open’s center court Sunday, his hands covering his face, and sobbing as he realized that he had — finally — become a Grand Slam champion. It was the same...
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A draw at the National Mall
Tourists visit the lincoln memorial on friday. A proposed “Trump promenade” would connect the site to the potomac.
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A place to reflect
Water starts to flow into the lincoln memorial reflecting pool on thursday, after it was painted blue at the urging of president donald trump. a washingtonarea nonprofit had sued over the project.
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Ukraine strikes again deep inside Russia’s borders
Hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s flagship economic forum opened Wednesday in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Ukrainian drones hit the region, offering a fiery reminder of the war as the Kremlin welcomed international guests including...
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Rubio outlines terms for Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday outlined the Trump administration’s demands for a peace deal with Iran, saying the regime in Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz and commit to future talks on curtailing its nuclear program before...
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Seeking an arsenal of killer drones, Pentagon turns to former hobbyists
Acompany that uses drones to analyze golf course grass. Another linked to a firm that hosts aerial light shows. And one founded by a 23-year-old former drone racing world champion. Any of them, the Pentagon says, could represent the future of warfare...
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A cooler head, but no prevailing
Serbia’s novak djokovic uses ice packs friday on day 6 of the french open in paris, where temperatures again topped 90 degrees. his quest for a record 25th grand slam was ended by brazil’s joao fonseca after a five-set fight in the third round.
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In a striking shift, Trump’s approval plunges among working-class base
Just outside the bar where the TV warned of rising gas prices, Dottie Cirino, 64, predicted that President Donald Trump would figure it out. “He’ll get ’em back down,” said Cirino, part of the White workingclass who for a decade formed the core of...
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Trump is firm on Iran terms
President Donald Trump insisted he would not agree to a “crummy agreement” with Iran on Wednesday as he threatened to launch additional strikes there — while publicly pressuring Arab allies to also meet U.S. demands. As the conflict Trump started in...
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President erupts at ballroom hurdles
President Donald Trump has made little secret that his planned White House ballroom is a top priority, invoking the project more frequently than most other issues. And in recent weeks he has raged at anyone — including a federal judge, a Senate...
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A day in memoriam
Vietnam veteran david loesch visits the vietnam veterans memorial in d. C. on monday. Flags line the wall for Memorial day, the unofficial start of a summer in which the u. S. will celebrate its 250th anniversary.
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Russia launches major assault on Ukraine
Ukrainian firefighters rest on an escalator in a subway shelter early sunday, waiting for the end of russia’s missile and drone attacks on kyiv. a powerful oreshnik intermediaterange ballistic missile was fired during the strikes, which killed...
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America’s newest crop of military officers
U.s. naval academy graduates toss their hats into the air friday at the conclusion of their graduation and commissioning ceremony in annapolis, Maryland, where gen. Dan caine, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, served as keynote speaker...
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Honors for the fallen
First sgt. Kosovare fain is handed a flag by her daughter reagan fain, 4, as soldiers from the u. S. army 3d infantry Regiment, known as the old guard, participate in the annual “Flags in” event at arlington national cemetery, in which about...
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Democrat was an influential congressman and a gay rights hero
Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat who brought his sharp intellect and irrepressible wit to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he led a sweeping overhaul of the financial industry after the Great Recession and advanced gay rights as one of...
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Inside the perimeter of the former East Wing
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered journalists the closest look yet at construction of his planned White House ballroom, even as lawmakers raised new concerns about funding the controversial project. The ballroom construction site has been...
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Ebola outbreak alarms world health officials
The CDC announced Monday that an American tested positive for Ebola this weekend while working in Congo and is being transported to Germany for treatment along with six other Americans who are high-risk contacts. The Centers for Disease Control and...
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National Mall meets Sunday service
A crowd of thousands transformed a block of the National Mall into an evangelical-style worship service Sunday at an event backed by President Donald Trump and funded with millions of taxpayer dollars. In an eight-hour lineup, speakers including top...
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China summit achieves Xi’s goal: Equal footing
beijing — President Donald Trump embraced a name for this week’s summit with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, riffing on the Group of Seven meeting of the world’s largest economies. “It’s the two great countries. I call it the G-2. This is the...
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Xi warns Trump about ‘conflicts’ on Taiwan issue
beijing — Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that “conflicts” could emerge if the two powers mishandle Taiwan, declaring that Beijing’s top priority in talks with the United States is the fate of the contested island...
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Trump signals a zeal to cut deals at China summit
beijing — President Donald Trump came into office 16 months ago promising to take a hard line against Chinese trade policies that he said were stealing jobs and opportunities from Americans. But as he arrived Wednesday in Beijing on his first visit in...
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In pivot, Trump now more conciliatory with China
Since President Donald Trump last visited Beijing more than eight years ago, U.S.- China merchandise trade has fallen by more than one-third. The partial commercial deal he signed with Chinese leaders failed to live up to advance billing. And the...
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‘Our voice shouldn’t get diluted’
kissimmee, fla. — The Saturday night crowd at a Mother’s Day celebration in this lakefront city’s lively downtown, decorated with Puerto Rican flags and blasting bomba music, offered a microcosm of the booming congressional district in which it sits...
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A hazardous welcome
Passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius are sprayed with disinfectant Sunday after disembarking at Tenerife airport in part of Spain’s Canary Islands. About two dozen Americans were on the ship.
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Spain readies for evacuations
Passengers on the hantavirushit cruise ship mv hondius scan the horizon wednesday. The vessel is set to arrive Sunday at the spanish island of tenerife, and passengers will be taken to a “completely isolated” area.
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Rubio in Rome seeks to mend fences with Pope Leo
rome — Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Thursday with Pope Leo XIV with relations between the Vatican and the White House at a low point over President Donald Trump’s repeated, direct criticism of the U.s.-born pontiff, who has emerged as a leading...
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Wide damage for U.S. assets
Iranian airstrikes have damaged or destroyed at least 228 structures or pieces of equipment at U.S. military sites across the Middle East since the war began, hitting hangars, barracks, fuel depots, aircraft and key radar, communications and air...
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Losing battle to save N.C. beach homes
One afternoon in late October, as Lat Williams stood near the roiling ocean, he called his wife, Debby. “I think we’re going to lose the house,” he told her. “I think it’s going down within the hour.” For weeks, they had watched with dread as the...
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Idaho immigration fight reflects GOP schism
twin falls, idaho — The call came as Tom Zuiderveld was driving last month, just minutes from his home on five verdant acres of Southern Idaho’s agricultural heartland. It was his district manager, relaying that three of the dairies he sold synthetic...
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Trapped in a kill zone for 177 days, his wife’s voice was his lifeline
The Ukrainian soldier is lying on a cold cement floor. His beard is long, his hair matted. His fingers are broken. His teeth ache with rot. He is in the ruins of a factory in the northeastern city of Vovchansk. He is hungry and tired. His head throbs...
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Trump’s Iran war gets low marks
President Donald Trump’s war in Iran is as unpopular among Americans as the Iraq War during the year of peak violence in 2006 and the Vietnam War in the early 1970s, according to a Washington POST-ABC News-ipsos poll, amid growing economic pain and...
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Front Royal gets a royal visit
King charles iii and queen camilla visit the 15,000person town of front royal, Virginia, on thursday — a t our sandwiched between laying wreaths at arlington national cemetery and visits to shenandoah national park — where the monarch gave a...
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Hegseth slams ‘defeatist’ lawmakers in fiery clash
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday sparred with House Democrats who repeatedly accused him of misleading the public about the Trump administration’s war in Iran and unjustly firing senior military leaders. The six-hour House Armed Service...
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Charles urges checks on power in U.S. state visit
King Charles III urged Americans and Britons to draw on their shared heritage to defend democratic values, including checks on executive power, as he exhorted U.S. lawmakers to address global problems collectively in an era of unusually sharp...
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Washington welcomes royal visitors
Days after a shooting that apparently targeted President Donald Trump’s administration and sparked fresh concerns about security in the nation’s capital, King Charles III embarked Monday on a rare state visit that promised to pit the president’s...
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Dinner lacked highest security level
The Trump administration provided a lower level of security for the White House correspondents’ dinner than it has for other gatherings of high-ranking officials, even though the president and many Cabinet members were in attendance, according to...
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A makeover on the Mall
President donald trump is having the lincoln memorial reflecting pool coated in a swimming pool surface hued in “American flag blue,” covering a granite surface that he said was “leaking like a sieve” and would take years to replace.
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Lebanon looks to Trump for ‘leverage over Israel’
paris — Heading into a second round of rare direct talks with Israel, Lebanon is urging the Trump administration to pressure Israel to scale back its demands and end its military invasion of the country, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said in an...
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Trump’s secret terms for ballroom donors revealed
The Trump administration’s contract governing hundreds of millions of dollars in private donations to build President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom shields donors’ identities, excludes the White House from conflict of interest protections and was...
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Trump extends truce in Iran
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would extend a ceasefire with Iran hours before it was due to expire, pledging to refrain from attacks until discussions with Tehran “are concluded, one way or the other.” Trump said Iran’s leadership...
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Pakistan emerges as unlikely peacemaker in war
islamabad, pakistan — The country hosting talks to end the Iran war was not a likely mediator. Pakistan does not formally recognize Israel, one of the key countries involved. It became a nuclear power in secret, as the U.S. and Israel have accused Iran...
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SNAP users face maze of new restrictions
Across the country, retailers and low-income Americans are facing complex new rules overhauling what millions of people can buy with food stamps. In Iowa, anti-hunger advocates recently sought to highlight how some cold sandwiches and granola bars may...
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Nuclear deal with Iran is at hand, Trump says
President Donald Trump declared Friday that Iran has agreed to virtually all his demands to end its nuclear program forever and said that talks to finalize the deal, “probably” held this weekend, “should go very quickly.” In a flurry of social media...
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In Africa, Chicago-born pope is increasingly vocal
Pope leo xiv arrives in bamenda, Cameroon, on thursday to celebrate mass. Days after insults from president donald Trump, the pontiff delivered a forceful appeal for peace and condemned what he described as “a handful of tyrants” who are...
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